Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Museum of International Propaganda

Global political propaganda museum. Museum displaying political propaganda from more than 12 countries, including posters & memorabilia.

1000 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Local history & 1850s-era buildings. A 10-acre park with preserved buildings from the 1850s tells the story of the city's early settlers.

6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568

Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum

Park with gardens & a historic house. Small green space featuring scenic gardens & a 19th-century house open for occasional group tours.

1251 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Washington Township Museum of Local History

Visit this great place for kids and families!

190 Anza St, Fremont, CA 94539, United States

Children's Natural History Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4074 Eggers Dr, Fremont, CA 94536

Pantano Station

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Birds Landing, CA 94512, United States

Legion of Honor

Renowned art museum with stunning views. 4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

California Academy of Sciences

Museum with science exhibits & research. Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Old Borges Ranch

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Elegant 1902 house with guided tours. Genteel, historic 1902 house museum featuring period furniture, local artifacts & tours.

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, United States

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Children's Fairyland

Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.

699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Museum of Children's Art

Interactive educational art exhibits. Mecca for hands-on cultural & arts activities for all ages, with educational exhibits & programs.

1221 Broadway LL #49, Oakland, CA 94612, United States

Habitot Children's Museum

Hands-on learning lab for kids. Museum engaging kids ages 1-5 with interactive exhibits like a wind tunnel & face-painting table.

5689 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Education center with 50+ animal species. Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.

1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Building 80, 461 Burgan Blvd, Travis AFB, CA 94535

Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries

All about Benicia & military history too. Unusual museum with exhibits highlighting the history of Benicia & the military presence there.

2024 Camel Rd, Benicia, CA 94510

Shark Experience

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589

John Muir National Historic Site

Hiking trail with peak & valley views. A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.

4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Boomers Modesto

Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

4215 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA 95356, United States